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Право
The word право means right in the sense of “the right to do something”. In the singular it is stem-stressed, and in the plural it is end-stressed. Sg Pl Nom право права Acc Gen права прав Pre праве правах Dat праву правам Ins правом правами The word… more »
Нельзя
The word нельзя means “it is forbidden”. In this sense it is used with imperfective verbs: Нельзя говорить по-французски на занятиях русского языка. You aren't allowed to speak French in Russian class. В библиотеке нельзя говорить громко. Speaking… more »
Милый
The word милый in its various forms means sweetheart, dear, darling. It's used as a term of affection between boyfriends and girlfriends, among family members and close friends. Милая, не передашь мне телефон? Sweetie, could you give me the telephone?… more »